Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th July, 2021.

12th July, 2021.

Yep: it’s raining.

And frankly?   I’ve got to get potatoes in this lot!

Hopefully … ?   It would’ve stopped by the time I get out.

Which will be at some point after My 11 o’clock Zoom meeting.

That course … ?   Is certainly helping me get through the week.

Let’s move on, shall we?

~≈†≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Debbi† and Edith‡, putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Edith on four.

The day also saw Trevorª leaving us a message.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1)        12th July is the feast day of Jason of Thessalonica.   Where is Thessalonica: Croatia, Italy or Greece?

Q2)        12th July is ALSO the feast day of Saint Veronica.   She’s associated with what: the Veil of Veronica, the True Cross or the bones of Saint Peter?

Q3)        Fullerene is named after Buckminster Fuller: born on 12th July, 1895.   Fullerene is a type of what: aluminium, carbon or silicon?

Q4)        Wilko Johnson was born: on 12th July, 1947.   He was a founder member of which pub-rock band: the Kursaal Flyers, Eddie and the Hot Rods or or Dr Feelgood?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Australian Aboriginal Flag was first flown on 12th July, 1971.   It features a yellow what on a red and black background?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        11th July is the Day of the Flemish Community in the Flemish people’s home nation.   The Flemish people live in which European country: Andorra, Belgium or Croatia?

A1)        Belgium.

Q2)        11th July is Imamat Day: marking the day the Aga Khan, the Nizaria Ismaili leader, took office.   The Nizari Ismaili are a branch of which religion: Christianity, Islam or Judaism?

A2)        Islam.   (I honestly don’t know much about him: but get the impression he has a thing for the horses.) 

Q3)        Fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, was born on 11th July, 1934.   Which European country is he from: France, Italy or Spain?

A3)        Italy.

Q4)        A century earlier, 11th July, 1834, saw the birth of American painter, James Whistler.   His Arrangement in Grey and Black, № 1 is also known as Whistler’s what: Whistler’s Mother Whistler’s Grandma or Whistler’s Aunty?

A4)        Whistler’s Mother.   (Apparently, he wanted his mother to stand up: which she felt uncomfortable about.)

Q5)        Finally … ?   UK veterans marked the 70th Anniversary of which World War One battle, on 11th July, 1987: Passchendæle , Ypres or Gallipoli?

A5)        Passchendæle.

Here’s a thought … 

“I didn’t like my dad. And the worst of it is, I take after him. I see the bastard looking back at me every time I shave.”

Wilko Johnson, born 12th July, 1947.

And a video or twoº …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Feel free to share today’s video Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        I’m keeping my fingers crossed, Olga.   Hopefully, the Coptfold Road one will go up, soon: and give us some coverage!

I really should learn to lay off it: I’m sure it can’t be good if I’m diabetic!

†        On form, there was very few to beat him, Debbi.   Did you know Spike had some quite serious mental health issues?   There’s a story doing the rounds that he spent time in Warley Hospital: Brentwood’s former psychiatric hospital.   How true that is, though, I don’t know.   (He’s STILL the only person to call the Prince of Wales, a grovelling bastard!)

‡        I’m afraid he didn’t, Edith: he plays a slightly iffy booking agent called Maury Sline.

ª        Play fair, Trevor: Scotland never support England!   Besides … England did help make sure Scotland never got out of the group Stages … 

(Personally?   I’m happy it’s over.   It means it’s going to be another year before idiots start singing Three Lions … !)

º        That’s not his BEST performance of Roxette.   You should have seen the ones he did at the Essex Arms, back in the late 90s!